Commentary
The storm that is being referred to as Eleanor has lead to many power cuts and 100 mile per hour gusts. At least four people have been hurt by falling trees. There have been many flood warnings withdrawn in Scotland as the worst effects of the Eleanor storm have passed. There were 15 flood warnings […]
Thousands of homes are without power because of a storm that has arrived in Britain. The winds have hit up to 80 miles per hour at the home. Forecasters gave a warning to people that lives could be at risk due to flying debris in the air. There were over 20,000 houses in Northern Ireland […]
Due to cold weather trends across the globe, the UK is setting a record number of flu diagnoses. It is said that this could be the worst in 50 years. Since so many people have come down with the “Aussie Flu”, hospitals are being flooded with patients. Ambulances are being forced to line up outside […]
The UK has devoted 50 million GBP to aid relief in Yemen. The country is going through a bitter civil war with no end currently in sight. This should help with some of the day to day worries, like food, clean water and heating supplies while the country is rebuilt. Around 20 million of the […]
Water cremation, the third option in the funeral industry is facing some regulatory hurdles in the United Kingdom due to fears that the water water from the cremation process could contaminate the water supply. Opponents of the process believe that the effluent is contaminated with human DNA and other potentially hazardous waste that water treatment […]
In Cardiff, homes and businesses were left without water after a water main burst at 6:30 am on Tuesday. The Welsh Water company will pay homeowners without water 50 euros within the week. The repair of the water main took longer than expected. The Welsh Water managing director, Mr Parry, apologized to customers for the […]
A few tips to stay healthy during the winter months are to use coconut oil for dry skin and to drink a lot of room temperature water. Organic honey is helpful for boosting the immune system. Drinking a few drops of apple cider vinegar in water has many healthy properties. It can make your hair […]
A police officer from New Harmony, Utah, Sgt Aaron Thompson rescued a boy who had fallen into a frozen pond on Christmas day. The eight-year-old boy fell through the ice while chasing his dog. Thompson found the boy’s body floating about 25 feet from the edge of the pond and believed the boy had been […]
Giving a newborn baby water could lead to death, studies say. Babies should only be given milk to drink until they are six months’ old. If a baby fills up with water, the baby could miss out on the nutrients that it needs from milk. Water intoxication occurs when consuming large amounts of water in […]
Niagara Falls’ frozen beauty: What it’s like up close
Experiencing the beauty of Niagara Falls while it is frozen over is worth the bitter cold you must endure to enjoy it. Though the Maid of the Mist and the wooden walkway around the cave are closed for the winter, you can still enjoy the Cave of the Winds Pavilion tour, and the Journey Behind […]